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H447 VGT

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,036 mi
Last recorded92,036 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH447 VGT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear all rear suspension bushs deteriorated but no excessive movement

Fail 5 Dec 2017 92,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear all rear suspension bushs deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,973 miles

o/s/f tyre wall age cracked

rear exhaust mtg detierorated

Fail 22 Jan 2014 91,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre wall age cracked

rear exhaust mtg detierorated

Pass 23 Nov 2012 91,853 miles

front tyres walls age cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,636 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Fail 12 Jul 2010 88,636 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 26 Apr 2008 88,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 83,863 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 83,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 79,974 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 79,974 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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H447 VGT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H447 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H447 VGT registered?

H447 VGT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 November 1990.

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